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california is now at a recor high voter registration level. there's a big technology gap that's emerging between the campaigns, as you see a lot of monday morning quarterback on the gop side. >> but all the tech money, too, that went in. those things are related, the connection president obama had the campaign had to the silicon valley and the money they raised. >> absolutely. we have good reporting about how the volunteerism in the silicon valley for obama was a huge asset to that campaign that romney, and perhaps future republicans, can't really look forward to. there was huge victories for democrats in california house races, two supposedly embattled democrats in northern california held on, john garamendi and jerry mcnerdy. om omnivera unseated dan lundgren in his second bite at that apple. in an interesting example of how the top two primary system is going to change things going forward in california, we said good-bye to the dean of our congressional delegation, dean stark, as he was unseated by a fellow democrat, representative-elect he
california is now at a recor high voter registration level. there's a big technology gap that's emerging between the campaigns, as you see a lot of monday morning quarterback on the gop side. >> but all the tech money, too, that went in. those things are related, the connection president obama had the campaign had to the silicon valley and the money they raised. >> absolutely. we have good reporting about how the volunteerism in the silicon valley for obama was a huge asset to that...
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california's high-speed rail stayed on track but just barely. the controversial bullet train came under fire from many sides with funding still in question. the state parks were saved from closing but suffered another setback when an unused surplus of millions of dollars was discovered sitting in a secret account. and there was also excitement. the golden gate bridge celebrated its 75th anniversary, and a new bay bridge neared completion. the mars curiosity captured our attention and imagination, turning thoughts to the possibility of life on other planets. and with their backs against the wall, the san francisco giants refused to die, bringing home their second world series championship in three years. and of course, belva davis retired after hosting this show for nearly two decades. >> well, that gives us a little refresher of what we've just been through this year, but josh richman, everything was dwarfed by the presidential election in a lot of ways, $2 billion spent. so, how is history going to look back on this election, do you think? what
california's high-speed rail stayed on track but just barely. the controversial bullet train came under fire from many sides with funding still in question. the state parks were saved from closing but suffered another setback when an unused surplus of millions of dollars was discovered sitting in a secret account. and there was also excitement. the golden gate bridge celebrated its 75th anniversary, and a new bay bridge neared completion. the mars curiosity captured our attention and...
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a fisherman in california tells his tale after landing an e more us now tune ya with a rod and reel. it could be a record catch >>> we're going to start this morning, the life or death mission in afghanistan to snap a american doctor out of the clutches of the taliban. the military really worried that taliban might kill this doctor. abc's mohammad lila is here this morning with new details inspect was a risky mission. >> absolutely, dan. this was a life and death rescue overnight. take a look at this doctor, dr. dilip joseph, he was working at a remote medical clinic, morningstar development. when he and two his colleagues were kid napd on tuesday. they the afghans were quickly released. but the doctor was kept in captivity. but last night, coalition forces made their move, making the decision to go in and rescue dr. joseph after learning his life was in imminent danger. now, u.s. officials tells abc news that it appears that the militants were preparing to take joseph to neighboring pakistan. that's why the top commander in afghanistan, john allen, ordered the raid himself. saying,
a fisherman in california tells his tale after landing an e more us now tune ya with a rod and reel. it could be a record catch >>> we're going to start this morning, the life or death mission in afghanistan to snap a american doctor out of the clutches of the taliban. the military really worried that taliban might kill this doctor. abc's mohammad lila is here this morning with new details inspect was a risky mission. >> absolutely, dan. this was a life and death rescue...
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from california -- of all the male anchors at fox, you are perfect. but none is worse than bill o'reilly. don't change. you tell that to bill. evan via alo -- so true, yvonne. go with my hypnotic handsome flow. so true. for haters out there that suggested my boss can me, al in cincinnati with a warning to the fellow ohioan, ronaler. 87-year-old born again great grandmother who arranges her afternoon to watch your show. bill lost out at 8:00 p.m. he can't say it because it would make bill jealous. and then this -- i just found out the other anchors here are paid so one step at a time. it won't hold off on getting things flight 2012. 2013. all kidding aside, this is an issue to
from california -- of all the male anchors at fox, you are perfect. but none is worse than bill o'reilly. don't change. you tell that to bill. evan via alo -- so true, yvonne. go with my hypnotic handsome flow. so true. for haters out there that suggested my boss can me, al in cincinnati with a warning to the fellow ohioan, ronaler. 87-year-old born again great grandmother who arranges her afternoon to watch your show. bill lost out at 8:00 p.m. he can't say it because it would make bill...
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. >> reporter: california oysters. although small and not too many, these oysters are sensitive to water quality. >> the water is getting better and the quality is getting much improved. >> reporter: this hasn't always been the case. for over 100 years a shipyard operator across the river and legend has it once in the 1940s the water caught fire. that combined with agriculture runoff in the napa valley created nasty water. down river matthew sears manages the 112-year-old vallejo yacht club. he said since shipping closed and wildlife has improved, the wildlife is returning. >> we have salmon, straight bass. they don't have a chance. he gets them every time. >> reporter: there is still a lot of work to be done, but the small critters are making big splash. while is oysters are a good indicator that the napa river is getting better all the time, i still wasn't eat them. >>> coming up next, what may be a new challenge by the democratic majority in sacramento. >> prop 13. the people's initiative to limit property taxation.
. >> reporter: california oysters. although small and not too many, these oysters are sensitive to water quality. >> the water is getting better and the quality is getting much improved. >> reporter: this hasn't always been the case. for over 100 years a shipyard operator across the river and legend has it once in the 1940s the water caught fire. that combined with agriculture runoff in the napa valley created nasty water. down river matthew sears manages the 112-year-old...
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there are 55,000 wells in california. it is absurd we should try to pick out wells where casings may have failed. melissa: you make a great point because a lot of people in the industry on the other side say the same thing. that fracking in of itself not dangerous and doesn't cause contamination. it is when the well casing breaks is something the industry doesn't want to happen, that is waste of money. the well is failing. nobody wants that to happen. so if -- >> of course not. >> yeah. so we need to regulate further though? they're doing everything they can to not have the well casing cracks either? no one wants that. >> let me tell you and your viewers this, the industry themselves, oil and gas industry in fcc filings say fracking is inherently risky. threats of spills, explosions, blowouts. they themselves acknowledge the risk. melissa: that is true of all drilling though, isn't it? raul drilling contains some sort of risk. leaving your house in the morning you incur risk? >> well, yeah, but we don't want, you have to
there are 55,000 wells in california. it is absurd we should try to pick out wells where casings may have failed. melissa: you make a great point because a lot of people in the industry on the other side say the same thing. that fracking in of itself not dangerous and doesn't cause contamination. it is when the well casing breaks is something the industry doesn't want to happen, that is waste of money. the well is failing. nobody wants that to happen. so if -- >> of course not. >>...
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in lakewood, california, theresa garcia, cbs5. former international fund leader strauss-kahn has reached a agreement with a new york city hotel mate who accused him of sexual assault. the lawsuit stems from an encounter in may of last year that forced strauss-kahn's resignation from the imf and cut off his capitolcy for the french presidency. the terms of the settlement are confidential. >>> some of san francisco's homeless and jobless may soon be carrying cell phones around town. approval by the city would provide phones nearly free of charge. we have more live with that story. the big question is, kate, why? >> reporter: well, frank, there are a number of answers for that that we will get to in a moment. this is a program that exists in about 36 states and pending approval from the california public utilities commission we could be state number 37. the reason behind it, because city leaders and homeless advocates say this could be a game changer for san francisco's homeless. >> in this world you can't do anything without a cell
in lakewood, california, theresa garcia, cbs5. former international fund leader strauss-kahn has reached a agreement with a new york city hotel mate who accused him of sexual assault. the lawsuit stems from an encounter in may of last year that forced strauss-kahn's resignation from the imf and cut off his capitolcy for the french presidency. the terms of the settlement are confidential. >>> some of san francisco's homeless and jobless may soon be carrying cell phones around town....
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more than a dozen ships loaded in cargo are sitting in docks in california and have been for the past week. both sides reportedly agreed to federal mediation in the strike but close to a billion dollars a day is still being lost. we have the president of the harbor trucking association and 32 of his 35 truck drivers are out of work as a result of the strike. he has aaso been unable to deliver goods to businesses in this area. fred, do you think the federal meddators will be able to resolve this strike? >> our fingers are crossed, melissa. this is important. we need to get this thing over quickly. melissa: fred, what has it meant to you personally? >> it is hard to account for what the cost of this is. it probably won't be accounted for until after the strike is over when all the ramifications have dom noted down buttit is always devastating to me personally. and it is worrisome for me about my employees and my drivers. melissa: we look at numbers that are involved here and everyone has their estimate and they're arguing over whose estimates are right but what we see is 1.2 million job
more than a dozen ships loaded in cargo are sitting in docks in california and have been for the past week. both sides reportedly agreed to federal mediation in the strike but close to a billion dollars a day is still being lost. we have the president of the harbor trucking association and 32 of his 35 truck drivers are out of work as a result of the strike. he has aaso been unable to deliver goods to businesses in this area. fred, do you think the federal meddators will be able to resolve this...
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o'reilly did a great segment comparing texas and california. that is what i want to do with heritage, showcase successes we are having. to republicans concede we need more revenue in the context of not reforming entitlement or the tax code and the president wants a blank check to borrowone future, that is nuts. we should not negotiate with ourselves. stand our ground and we have a power majority in the house. the idea of the fiscal cliff -- >> bret: democrats say the argument was made in the election. won on their side. >> it didn't win in south carolina or the majority of the states. republicans elected won those elections running on the limited government and less taxes. they shouldn't give in to that. principle is wrong and the president doesn't have a serious plan. his idea of raising taxes will run it for a few days. it's a political trophy to the left. we need to do what is good for america despite what he has been able to sell the media. taxing the rich is not going to help the middle class. >> bret: are you going to run for president? >
o'reilly did a great segment comparing texas and california. that is what i want to do with heritage, showcase successes we are having. to republicans concede we need more revenue in the context of not reforming entitlement or the tax code and the president wants a blank check to borrowone future, that is nuts. we should not negotiate with ourselves. stand our ground and we have a power majority in the house. the idea of the fiscal cliff -- >> bret: democrats say the argument was made in...
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california knows that. i will have to some is something for the record on those alignments. >> it sounds appear open to having the private sector in that corridor. i met recently with some of the high-speed various countries to have their operations. we are falling further behind. even the russians had something at the table. i was interested to find the european union is not open. all of the public transportation operations for high-speed and other rail service to the private sector, which is something we should let, and italy has more forward in an expedited fashion open to a private contractor who is now providing competing service to the public sector in italy so we can look at some things that may not be successful in other countries and tried to pick the very best options. let me yield mel. >> thank you. i can only take my colleagues at his word. when we went to the central valley, one of the robot has been the lack of knowing the details. the conversation you just went through with mr. lahood, how co
california knows that. i will have to some is something for the record on those alignments. >> it sounds appear open to having the private sector in that corridor. i met recently with some of the high-speed various countries to have their operations. we are falling further behind. even the russians had something at the table. i was interested to find the european union is not open. all of the public transportation operations for high-speed and other rail service to the private sector,...
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. >>> and talk about a fish story -- switching gears -- a fisherman in california tells his tale after landing an enormous 459-pound tuna with a rod and reel. it could be a record catch. >> that story coming up. >>> but we're going to start this morning, the life or death mission in afghanistan to snap a american doctor out of the clutches of the taliban. this rescue operation was given the green light because the military really worried that taliban might kill this doctor. abc's mohammad lila is here this morning with new details and it was a risky mission. >> absolutely, dan. as you say, this was a life and death rescue overnight. take a look at this doctor, dr. dilip joseph, seen here in afghanistan, he was working at a remote medical clinic, ran by morning star development, when he and two his afghan colleagues were kidnapped on tuesday. the afghans were quickly released, but the doctor was kept in captivity. but last night, coalition forces made their move, making the decision to go in and rescue dr. joseph after learning his life was in imminent danger. now, u.s. official tells a
. >>> and talk about a fish story -- switching gears -- a fisherman in california tells his tale after landing an enormous 459-pound tuna with a rod and reel. it could be a record catch. >> that story coming up. >>> but we're going to start this morning, the life or death mission in afghanistan to snap a american doctor out of the clutches of the taliban. this rescue operation was given the green light because the military really worried that taliban might kill this...
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for the most part he gross his own at his home in california central valley. when he wants to try out new varieties or buy plants makes the two hour drive to harbor side health center in oakland. >> what's the best that you have on the top shelf? >> guaranteed good clean medicine, quality, just a nice safe haven, people feel safe coming here. like going to your neighborhood vcs or anywhere else, any neighborhood pharmacy. >> harbor side offers patients about 250 different strengths of cannabis in different forms. including edible, tinctures and creams. big business. they brought in $25 million in sales. money that cofounder steve deangelo would end up on the street. >> we have taken $25 million a year of illegal drug sales off the streets of oakland and brought them in to harbor side. >> deangelo has been a marijuana activists since he was a teenager. says when he moved to california in 2001 there weren't many places for patients to buy marijuana safely. >> i started harbor side to create a model of best practices for the cannabis industry to demonstrate that
for the most part he gross his own at his home in california central valley. when he wants to try out new varieties or buy plants makes the two hour drive to harbor side health center in oakland. >> what's the best that you have on the top shelf? >> guaranteed good clean medicine, quality, just a nice safe haven, people feel safe coming here. like going to your neighborhood vcs or anywhere else, any neighborhood pharmacy. >> harbor side offers patients about 250 different...
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the california teachers pension fund thinks about getting out of gun stops. the bush master gun maker has been put up for sale. and friday marked a sea change. richard trumka has taxes and spending. a dead ringer for big labor's plans delivered to the white house. facebook makes a pr push, mark zuckerberg, a half billion to charity and you are getting out of general motors and you lost. wednesday, december 19th, "varney & company" about to begin. >> good morning, everyone, general motors, it's about you the taxpayer. you are getting out. and they will sell 300 shares by a pre-arranged written trading agreement. don't know the price. plus, gm will buy 200 million shares from the treasury, that means is taxpayer loss is being locked in. how much? we're not sure. taxpayers, by the way, put in 49 1/2 billion into general motors. the bid-ask shows gm up today. now, the gun industry, that's feeling the impact of last week's shooting in connecticut. cheaper than dirt one of the biggest on-line retailer has stopped selling firearms and we asked why. a statement from
the california teachers pension fund thinks about getting out of gun stops. the bush master gun maker has been put up for sale. and friday marked a sea change. richard trumka has taxes and spending. a dead ringer for big labor's plans delivered to the white house. facebook makes a pr push, mark zuckerberg, a half billion to charity and you are getting out of general motors and you lost. wednesday, december 19th, "varney & company" about to begin. >> good morning, everyone,...
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that's the california ballot proposition which amended the california constitution to define marriage between a man and a woman. the court will some time this year whether that amendment is unconstitutional. but the court also said it would hear a challenge to the defense of marriage act passed under president clinton that defined marriage between a man and woman for the purposes of federal law. the question is why now. why did the supreme court choose this moment? nine states and washington, d.c. all recognize same-sex marriage now. that doesn't seem like many, but it's happening quickly. three of those states people voted to legal marriage in november. first time ever done so. there's a big public opinion trend here. since '04, polls have been asking people should it be legal or illegal for gay couples to get married. 59% of people said they thought it should be against the law. in 2012 it was almost the opposite. 53% favor making it legal. pew has been asking the question since 1996. when 65% of people were against same-sex marriage. by october of this year, 49% were for marriage e
that's the california ballot proposition which amended the california constitution to define marriage between a man and a woman. the court will some time this year whether that amendment is unconstitutional. but the court also said it would hear a challenge to the defense of marriage act passed under president clinton that defined marriage between a man and woman for the purposes of federal law. the question is why now. why did the supreme court choose this moment? nine states and washington,...
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i would never want to imitate california. >> california. california is doing much better. melissa: you're a great sport. thanks for coming on. we appreciate your ti. >> all right. melissa: many so. country's mow powerful democrats unveiled a new tax plan aiming not so much at the rich but aimed at favorite vices. would the pain be worth the gain? >>> the government extends an olive branch to the protesters and get firebombed in return. will it swallow the morsi government and middle east security along with it? more "money" cong up. ♪ . there is no mass-produced human. every human being is unique. and there is one store that recognizes it. the sleep nuer store. the only place in the world you'll find the extraordinarily comfortable sleep number experience. an exclusive collection of innovations that totally individualize your sleep. perfectly comfortable pillows that adjust to your size and shape. temperature-balancing bedding. dual warmth comforters. all designed around the sleep number bed: a be with duaair technology that allows you to adjust to the support your body
i would never want to imitate california. >> california. california is doing much better. melissa: you're a great sport. thanks for coming on. we appreciate your ti. >> all right. melissa: many so. country's mow powerful democrats unveiled a new tax plan aiming not so much at the rich but aimed at favorite vices. would the pain be worth the gain? >>> the government extends an olive branch to the protesters and get firebombed in return. will it swallow the morsi government...
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if they deny certiary -- it could take effect immediately in california. i will be here all afternoon. between 2:00 and 3:00 eastern, i think we will hear. >> jeffrey toobin, greatest voice on these issues. you make it so simple except -- >> fourth amendment. i take it back. >> fourth amendment. i have one of those books on my desk. >> famous one. like the biggest one after the first -- >> used pretty much in so many of the challenges. we are expecting that later this afternoon. will the high court accept or turn away and we are on it for you here at cnn. ♪ you make me happy [ female announcer ] choose the same brand your mom trusted for you. children's tylenol, the #1 brand of pain and fever relief recommended by pediatricians and used by moms decade after decade. [ male announcer ] the rhythm of life. [ whistle blowing ] where do you hear that beat? campbell's healthy request soup lets you hear it... in your heart. [ basketball bouncing ] heart healthy. great taste. mmm... [ male announcer ] sounds good. it's amazing what soup can do. yep. the longer y
if they deny certiary -- it could take effect immediately in california. i will be here all afternoon. between 2:00 and 3:00 eastern, i think we will hear. >> jeffrey toobin, greatest voice on these issues. you make it so simple except -- >> fourth amendment. i take it back. >> fourth amendment. i have one of those books on my desk. >> famous one. like the biggest one after the first -- >> used pretty much in so many of the challenges. we are expecting that later...
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i hope california is. [laughter] [applause] >> for this next question, let's pretend that president obama is sitting in this chair. but pretend this is a private room -- let's pretend this is a private room. we need everyone out there to be quiet. if you were here along with the president, what are the two things you would tell him you need to make your state more competitive or all states more competitive? >> i think and i am an unabashed supporter of the president. i do not think all his policies are perfect but he has done a remarkable job of coming into an almost impossible situation in dealing with it as best you can. i can -- would look at the programs that have already embarked on the investment of making sure the government supports research at the deepest trouble and is providing not just grants but tax credits. the focus on making sure that we're building a culture of innovation. colorado is the last three years when there were no jobs anywhere, more 25-34 year-old came to call rudder than any ot
i hope california is. [laughter] [applause] >> for this next question, let's pretend that president obama is sitting in this chair. but pretend this is a private room -- let's pretend this is a private room. we need everyone out there to be quiet. if you were here along with the president, what are the two things you would tell him you need to make your state more competitive or all states more competitive? >> i think and i am an unabashed supporter of the president. i do not think...
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. >> a shooting on a california indian reservation leaves four people dead. the possible motive behind today's tragedy shooting. $ >>> we have developing news out of san francisco at this hour. police say two people, a man and a woman were found bound and gagged lying in the street in the bay view district this evening. both people were alive, but unconscious. the victims were discovered around 8:30 this evening, on brussels street, near manziel street. >>> today was the first day in washington state that same sex couples could legally marry. debra horn has more on the historic celebration. >> reporter: neither the gloom, nor the cold. >> the weather kind of sucks, but inside, i'm a balmy 75 degrees. >> reporter: nor the kicks of a child to be. >> i think she's happy too. >> reporter: not even the lack of appointed time. >> we're on stand by today. >> reporter: could keep them away from seattle city hall on this glorious days. after a lifetime of waiting to wed legally. the smiles and the tears came easily. >> i now pronounce you married. >> reporter: we aske
. >> a shooting on a california indian reservation leaves four people dead. the possible motive behind today's tragedy shooting. $ >>> we have developing news out of san francisco at this hour. police say two people, a man and a woman were found bound and gagged lying in the street in the bay view district this evening. both people were alive, but unconscious. the victims were discovered around 8:30 this evening, on brussels street, near manziel street. >>> today was the...
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from the university of california san diego. he was part of a team of analysts who correctly predicted the outcome of the popular vote to in this year's presidential election between mitt romney and president obama. today he will give us an overview of the events and values that shaped the 2012 election, while giving us an inside look at the challenges and choices, public opinion it researchers face and pre- election polls. please join me in welcoming him to the taubman center. [applause] >> thank you. it is always a pleasure. always a fun time to talk about what we find in the polls, and the polling process after an election. this is a time where us in the business think a lot about what is going on and how effective pulled far at capturing public feelings. certainly we all have our feelings crossed -- fingers crossed going into election be e outcome. i thought i would start by talking about the election and what i thought the challenges were that they would face and how it played out over the course of that from our perspectiv
from the university of california san diego. he was part of a team of analysts who correctly predicted the outcome of the popular vote to in this year's presidential election between mitt romney and president obama. today he will give us an overview of the events and values that shaped the 2012 election, while giving us an inside look at the challenges and choices, public opinion it researchers face and pre- election polls. please join me in welcoming him to the taubman center. [applause]...
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that needs to continue. >> southern california is home to the largest u.s. population of egyptian christians, better known, and at least one new face appears in the pews at the three holy ones in california. >> and the church is of devotion and also enlightening and even-- >> and homeland security shows the number have doubled since the muslim brotherhood have come into power, and many are fleeing persecution. the new government a pro islamist constitution that christians or liberals cannot accept. >> and the are christians going to be protected, and rights trampled on based on the fact that they're christian and not muslim. >> adding there are 8 million christians in egypt and could be facing a calamitous situation where so many, and speak of millions being spent around the world, to countries where they can safely practice their religion. that's a real possibility. harris? >> that's a very large number, millions. dominic di-natale. president obama and john boehner meeting behind closed doors to talk about the economic fiscal cliff and the latest on the neg
that needs to continue. >> southern california is home to the largest u.s. population of egyptian christians, better known, and at least one new face appears in the pews at the three holy ones in california. >> and the church is of devotion and also enlightening and even-- >> and homeland security shows the number have doubled since the muslim brotherhood have come into power, and many are fleeing persecution. the new government a pro islamist constitution that christians or...
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if you recall, california -- there was a referendum -- the california supreme court ruled that there had to be same sex marriage under the california constitution. gay people had the right to get married there for a brief period of time. then there was an initiative put on the ballot, proposition 8, california voted in a close election to overturn same sex marriage. same sex marriage was banned after it was briefly legal. the federal district court had a trial there, and said that law, proposition 8, banning same sex marriage, is unconstitutional. that was affirmed on appeal, that is now appealed to the supreme court and they will now decide whether proposition 8 is constitutional or not. >> when we talk about this as being a historical sort of review, clearly there were different laws passed at the state level. so now it is really up to the federal government to kind of step in and say, okay, this is where we have to come together on our thinking. >> it is up to the united states supreme court. not the federal government. the federal government, the last word they have is the defens
if you recall, california -- there was a referendum -- the california supreme court ruled that there had to be same sex marriage under the california constitution. gay people had the right to get married there for a brief period of time. then there was an initiative put on the ballot, proposition 8, california voted in a close election to overturn same sex marriage. same sex marriage was banned after it was briefly legal. the federal district court had a trial there, and said that law,...
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. >> congresswoman maxine waters of california, thank you so much for spending your time today. >> you're welcome. >>> much more now on the jobs report. joining me is former economic adviser to vice president joe biden, jared bernstein, and ron insana. you heard the speaker and his comments moments ago. this is good for the president, the jobs report, no doubt. he can argue that, my policies have been working, better tax hikes for the upper 2%, more amenable because the economy is coming along. how do democrats leverage this in the key cliff negotiations going on? >> i think the key point is that there is some momentum in the jobs report. the labor market diminished a little bit in december. that's why the unemployment rate fell down, not because of extra jobs. but all told, especially expecting sandy's damage, it was a pretty good report and it shows that there's some und underlying momentum. the argument from the president or from anyone who cares are this economic recovery, it would be a crazy time to throw a monkey wrench at an ongoing recovery that has a little bit of momentum. >> ro
. >> congresswoman maxine waters of california, thank you so much for spending your time today. >> you're welcome. >>> much more now on the jobs report. joining me is former economic adviser to vice president joe biden, jared bernstein, and ron insana. you heard the speaker and his comments moments ago. this is good for the president, the jobs report, no doubt. he can argue that, my policies have been working, better tax hikes for the upper 2%, more amenable because the...
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you know, diane finestein of california has been unable to reenstate that legislation. primarily because of the strong opposition by the nra. you know, the nra has been a very powerful lobby in washington. they have spent, you know, this past elengz cycle spent $18 million to -- on issue ads and a million dollars in direct contributions to political candidates. >> when you start -- 15 seconds to you catherine, will this happen, will this change in this coming congress? >> if congress is successful in taking care of the fiscal cliff is an indicator i can say no. >> thanks to all of you. >> thanks for having us. >> join us tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. eastern. and we will be joined by tennessee republican congresswoman blackburn and congressman cohen. and be sure to catch "meet the press." check the local listings for that time. until then, have a very great saturday afternoon.
you know, diane finestein of california has been unable to reenstate that legislation. primarily because of the strong opposition by the nra. you know, the nra has been a very powerful lobby in washington. they have spent, you know, this past elengz cycle spent $18 million to -- on issue ads and a million dollars in direct contributions to political candidates. >> when you start -- 15 seconds to you catherine, will this happen, will this change in this coming congress? >> if...
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in other words, in california, the people voted and said they opposed it. we've got three different things. will they say you can't have gay marriage? will they say it's up to the states or will they say you have to have gay marriage. >> they could also say that all of these other groups don't even have standing to bring this to the court. and not even deal with -- >> let me have you jump in here, mckay, if you would, because president obama himself has suggested at times in the past that he thinks this is sort of up to the states. it seems like in a lot of ways he doesn't really believe that, but he's suggested that. again, yes, there's an evolution, as maria suggests. it's happening in this country. but evolution takes time. and the notion that people may say six months from now it will all be settled, i'm not so convinced of that. are you? >> no, yeah, you're absolutely right. this is going to take probably generations for it to get settled. and also remember that president obama in 2008 when he still opposed same-sex marriage cited religious reasons. an
in other words, in california, the people voted and said they opposed it. we've got three different things. will they say you can't have gay marriage? will they say it's up to the states or will they say you have to have gay marriage. >> they could also say that all of these other groups don't even have standing to bring this to the court. and not even deal with -- >> let me have you jump in here, mckay, if you would, because president obama himself has suggested at times in the...
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they picked a california case and a new york case, and very interesting choices because the california case has to do with the use of state law to bar and ban homosexual marriage. the new york case has to do with whether federal law can be used to ban gay marriage. so if the court rules on both of these cases, it will be a sweeping court order that will cover federal, state regulations and could have the impact of really legalizing gay marriage throughout the united states or banning it possibly as well. >> so you have same-sex marriage though currently legal in several states. i mean, that could be overturned possibly? >> well, it would not be overturned in those individual states, but what could happen is since part of the case law going up to the court has to do with whether the federal government can refuse to recognize gay marriage, that's the new york case. in the new york case you have a couple that was tryi to collect benefits under federal law that only married couples can collect, and federal law, this defense of marriage act, now says that the federal government is not recog
they picked a california case and a new york case, and very interesting choices because the california case has to do with the use of state law to bar and ban homosexual marriage. the new york case has to do with whether federal law can be used to ban gay marriage. so if the court rules on both of these cases, it will be a sweeping court order that will cover federal, state regulations and could have the impact of really legalizing gay marriage throughout the united states or banning it...
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. >> reporter: california oysters. although small and not too many, these oysters are sensitive to water quality. folks here believe it's a good sign. >> obviously, the water's getting better. quality's getting much improved, which is very nice. >> reporter: this hasn't always been the case. for over a hundred years, a shipyard operator across the river. and legend has it once in the 1940s, the water caught fire. that, combined with agricultural runoff in the napa valley created nasty water. downriver, matthew sears manages the 112-year-old vallejo yacht club. he says wildlife is returning. >> we get the seal, little juvenile seal who is constantly using our harbor for fishing. he gets the salmon, the striped bass, and they don't have a chance. he gets them every time. >> reporter: there's still a lot of work to be done, but these small critters are making a big splash. while these oysters are a good indicator that the napa river is getting better all the time, i still wouldn't eat 'em. in vallejo, don ford, cbs 5. >>>
. >> reporter: california oysters. although small and not too many, these oysters are sensitive to water quality. folks here believe it's a good sign. >> obviously, the water's getting better. quality's getting much improved, which is very nice. >> reporter: this hasn't always been the case. for over a hundred years, a shipyard operator across the river. and legend has it once in the 1940s, the water caught fire. that, combined with agricultural runoff in the napa valley...
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. >> he's from california. if you look at the majority opinion in the case involving lawrence versus texas which was about outlawing or basically declaring sodomy -- anti-sodomy laws unconstitutional, he says not only in that court decision you can't deny a person's liberty in these cases to engage in intimate conduct but it's about something bigger. marriage is not about having constant sex, it's about having a loving relationship. it's about people. >> right. >> not organs. let me -- >> it's about families. >> okay. you tell it your way. if it gets down to questions of liberty and equal protection of the law, fundamental things that they developed in philadelphia in the old days, those values, it seems to me, argue very clearly for the right to choose your partner in marriage, clearly. your thoughts on that, chad. to me it's stirringly a fundamental issue we're at. it's not about sexual mores, not about values about sexual conduct. it's the fundamental right of a person to pursue happiness and define liberty
. >> he's from california. if you look at the majority opinion in the case involving lawrence versus texas which was about outlawing or basically declaring sodomy -- anti-sodomy laws unconstitutional, he says not only in that court decision you can't deny a person's liberty in these cases to engage in intimate conduct but it's about something bigger. marriage is not about having constant sex, it's about having a loving relationship. it's about people. >> right. >> not organs....
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i would never want to imitate california. >> california. california is doing much better. melissa: you're a great sport. thanks for coming on. we appreciate your time. >> all right. melissa: many so. country's mow powerful democrats unveiled a new tax plan aiming not so much at the rich but aimed at favorite vices. would the pain be worth the gain? >>> the government extends an olive branch to the protesters and get firebombed in return. will it swallow the morsi government and middle east security along with it? more "money" coming up. ♪ . i always wait until the last minute. can i still ship a gift in time r christmas? yeah, sure you can. great. where's your gift? uh... hew. [ male announcer ] break from the holiday stress. ship fedex express by december 22nd for christmas delivery. ♪. melissa: for a moment forget what you're hearing to avoid the fiscal cliff, balance the budget and decrease the deficit. there is a new idea, new, being floated by a powerful group of democrats that claims to overhaul the tax code with a huge payoff. who wouldn't like that? the plan pu
i would never want to imitate california. >> california. california is doing much better. melissa: you're a great sport. thanks for coming on. we appreciate your time. >> all right. melissa: many so. country's mow powerful democrats unveiled a new tax plan aiming not so much at the rich but aimed at favorite vices. would the pain be worth the gain? >>> the government extends an olive branch to the protesters and get firebombed in return. will it swallow the morsi government...
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[applause] that let's talk about california system. it's a law signed by governor schwarzenegger ab 32. cap-and-trade is 20% of that system. it gets most of the political attention and oomph and you're a critic of cap-and-trade because -- >> because it's not -- it's half assed. [laughter]. it's going -- >> because they gave away too many free allowances to polluters? >> you know, so there was this waxman-markey bill, 3,000 pages long. the lobbyists controled that so that it had giveaways to utilities, to fossil fuel industry and it brings big banks into it. why do you want big banks in this problem? why should they be making money? every cent that they make is coming out of the public's hide and they add absolutely nothing. what you want is a system which is very simple, and it makes clear. you know, there's this -- people will see in the marketplace that's something that is using fossil fuels is gonna cost more because of that carbon price, and so they will make their decisions based on that, and there's no money going to banks at all
[applause] that let's talk about california system. it's a law signed by governor schwarzenegger ab 32. cap-and-trade is 20% of that system. it gets most of the political attention and oomph and you're a critic of cap-and-trade because -- >> because it's not -- it's half assed. [laughter]. it's going -- >> because they gave away too many free allowances to polluters? >> you know, so there was this waxman-markey bill, 3,000 pages long. the lobbyists controled that so that it...
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they tied the knot in a small ceremony in pasadena, california. a ceremony with family and friends according to "people," and it will be turned into a special here on abc. congratulations to ashley. >> i didn't watch. but from what i have seen, from those two, they're the real deal. >> the show doesn't have the best track record. let's be honest. >> no, they don't. >> if one makes it, it's a step in the right direction. >> batting what? 3 for 55. >> truly. >> rob, if you and jenny marry, i suggest you get married the same way mario lopez, they got married at punta meta, at estate of the "girls gone wild" founder joe francis. nothing says i love you more than "girls gone wild." they're probably friends with the guy. hey borrow my house. sure, it's a great pad. and surprised the girl went along with that. get married in the house. >> she's been waiting a while to get married. sploebl said, i will take anything i can get. >> she got mario, so congratulations. good luck to you both. married. probably said -- i will take anything i can get. >> you got
they tied the knot in a small ceremony in pasadena, california. a ceremony with family and friends according to "people," and it will be turned into a special here on abc. congratulations to ashley. >> i didn't watch. but from what i have seen, from those two, they're the real deal. >> the show doesn't have the best track record. let's be honest. >> no, they don't. >> if one makes it, it's a step in the right direction. >> batting what? 3 for 55. >>...
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they are trying to prevent gun violence known as california and hawaii have fewer killings per capita. states with fewer restrictions have more deaths per capita. they demonstrated that gun laws do not work. >>> in napa, we have a tree branch and a tree also blocking. we can show you we still have this earlier accident at the boulevard. we have a vehicle spin out and another car hit that car and it's blocked, but it seems traffic is able to get through and there are not too many people out on the roadways. 237 near milpitas and you can see traffic is flowing well, westbound towards sunny veil and 880 near the oakland coliseum, we have traffic flowing nicely in both directions, 647, here is mark. >>> we have some clouds, and showers and downpours, so be prepared for everything, even the possibility of hail. right now, you can see the overall coverage across the bay area and rain coverage is especially towards sonoma county. right around oakland, this is the bay bridge centered over piedmont in contra costa, but still some lingering rain showers outside brentwood last checked. right aro
they are trying to prevent gun violence known as california and hawaii have fewer killings per capita. states with fewer restrictions have more deaths per capita. they demonstrated that gun laws do not work. >>> in napa, we have a tree branch and a tree also blocking. we can show you we still have this earlier accident at the boulevard. we have a vehicle spin out and another car hit that car and it's blocked, but it seems traffic is able to get through and there are not too many people...
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covered south america in a jiffy and is making its way to california. to see santa's progress go to ktvu.com. >> santa claus on a move. >>> we'll ta oh, you have a keurig vue brewer? oh, it's great! now i can brew my coffee just the way i love it. how do you do that? well, inside the brewer, there's this train that's powerful enough to carry more coffee and fresh water to make coffee that's stronger and bigger... and even hotter! actually, i just press this button. brew the coffee you love -- stronger, bigger, or hotter -- with the keurig vue. >>> and happening now, we want to go to the lefty o' doules bar where santa's helpers have collected 5,000 toys so far a little under their goal of 15,000 but they said late tonight that their toys include big items including bicycles and other generous gifts. you can drive up or give your toy to any bar driver. that drive ends when the bar closes at 2:00 this morning. >>> there was no joy for the 49ers yesterday. they can still essentially get what they want. >> they can get a first round bye if they beat arizona
covered south america in a jiffy and is making its way to california. to see santa's progress go to ktvu.com. >> santa claus on a move. >>> we'll ta oh, you have a keurig vue brewer? oh, it's great! now i can brew my coffee just the way i love it. how do you do that? well, inside the brewer, there's this train that's powerful enough to carry more coffee and fresh water to make coffee that's stronger and bigger... and even hotter! actually, i just press this button. brew the...
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. >> reporter: for five months in 2008, same-sex couples in california could marry legally. then voters passed proposition 8 banning same-sex marriage. when gay couples challenged prop 8, both the state supreme court and the federal ninth circuit court of appeals ruled that banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. many supporters of same-sex marriage were hoping the supreme court would not take this case. therese stewart is san francisco's deputy city attorney. in many ways, this is bad news for you. >> it's bad news in the sense that if we had-- if the court had denied review we would have seen marriages very quickly within a few days, again, not only in san francisco but all over california. >> reporter: opponents of same- sex marriage say the supreme court should uphold the will of california voters, defining marriage as only between a man and a woman. >> it's important to remember that still in the vast majority of states, four out of five states, the people have chose on the either vote themselves or their elected representatives to stake with traditional marriage
. >> reporter: for five months in 2008, same-sex couples in california could marry legally. then voters passed proposition 8 banning same-sex marriage. when gay couples challenged prop 8, both the state supreme court and the federal ninth circuit court of appeals ruled that banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. many supporters of same-sex marriage were hoping the supreme court would not take this case. therese stewart is san francisco's deputy city attorney. in many ways, this is...
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. >> reporter: the 43-year-old superstar singer was boring to mexican immigrants in long beach, california. she performed in the regional style called bonda. she spoke to audiences as a reality tv show star on her cable show, "i love jenny." she just signed with abc to host her own show. >>> a powerful storm that dumped more than a foot of snow from the dakotas so wisconsin has finally tapered off this morning. >> icy roads and whiteout conditions are being blamed for hundreds of accidents. the snow came down an inch an hour in some cities. birt cold has settled in. wind chills around 20 below zero. minneapolis got a report ten inches. that didn't stop the party for the bears-vikings game. some fans drove into the storm all the way from chicago. too bad their team lost. >> day look like they had fun, though. >>> time now for the weather from across the nation. snow in the northern rockies. rain and snow in norng new england. heavy rain around boston, new york, philly, and d.c. thunderstorms from cincinnati to the gulf coast. >> 60s from new orleans to the northeast. 12 in the twin cities.
. >> reporter: the 43-year-old superstar singer was boring to mexican immigrants in long beach, california. she performed in the regional style called bonda. she spoke to audiences as a reality tv show star on her cable show, "i love jenny." she just signed with abc to host her own show. >>> a powerful storm that dumped more than a foot of snow from the dakotas so wisconsin has finally tapered off this morning. >> icy roads and whiteout conditions are being blamed...
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a storm moving ashore in the pacific northwest and november california is creating heavy mountain snow and coastal flash flooding. hmm. that was almost not the word i said there. >>> "cbs moneywatch" on your thursday. a gm buyback and big bargains for last-minute bargain shoppers. save me, ashley. >> was a slippery slope there. good morning to you. it triggered profit taking. tokyo's nikkei dropped 1%, while hong kong's hang seng added a fraction. >>> hope turning to frustration over congress's ability to avoid a fiscal cliff sent a chill down wall street. the dow dropped nearly 99 points while the nasdaq shed 10 points. >> the u.s. government is selling its stake in the automobile maker that taxpayers bailed out four years ago. gm is buying back 200 million shares from the government. they'll unload the rest of its shares by 2014. the government's $50 billion bailout saved general motors from collapse, however, uncle sam stands to lose billions of dollars. >>> and expect big discounts as the days wind down to christmas. many stores offered free shipping and free lay away unlike last y
a storm moving ashore in the pacific northwest and november california is creating heavy mountain snow and coastal flash flooding. hmm. that was almost not the word i said there. >>> "cbs moneywatch" on your thursday. a gm buyback and big bargains for last-minute bargain shoppers. save me, ashley. >> was a slippery slope there. good morning to you. it triggered profit taking. tokyo's nikkei dropped 1%, while hong kong's hang seng added a fraction. >>> hope...
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three california women, mortified about what they say. the insult that has a driver in hot water. >>> shocked and a surprise for the city of vallejo. no one ever expected to find what was dug up after a dredging project. why it's considered a very good sign, not only for the city, but with the help of the napa river. >>> record highs here in the bay area today. good evening everybody, now we'll pinpoint the day that will be the warmest for you this week and also the wettest as we will be right back on the cw. ,,,, ((any i do's or applause or something for 03 secs) >>> same-sex couples began tieing the knot legally today in washington state. voters legalized it last month and marriage ceremonies could be performed. 140 couples registered to get married at seattle's city hall this morning. some courtrooms began performing ceremonies at midnight. washington, maine, maryland, became the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. they join six other states where it is already legal. >>> president obama and house speaker john bo
three california women, mortified about what they say. the insult that has a driver in hot water. >>> shocked and a surprise for the city of vallejo. no one ever expected to find what was dug up after a dredging project. why it's considered a very good sign, not only for the city, but with the help of the napa river. >>> record highs here in the bay area today. good evening everybody, now we'll pinpoint the day that will be the warmest for you this week and also the wettest as...